Section 21-708. CONTAINERS FOR RESIDENTIAL MUNICIPAL REFUSE COLLECTION

 

708.1In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, all containers used by residents for municipal refuse collection shall conform to the requirements of this section.

 

708.2The Department of Public Works shall properly inform the residents of the District where their authorized point of collection is. If the collection is from an alley, the point of collection shall be on the portion of private property immediately adjacent to public space, except that when Supercans are collected from the alley, the point of collection shall be on the portion of the public space immediately adjacent to the private property line. If collection is not from an alley, the point of collection shall be on the public space immediately adjacent to the premises.

 

708.3Environmental technicians shall report all instances of solid waste placed at inappropriate collection points or placed in containers other than the type prescribed in this section.

 

708.4Each container shall be constructed of heavy weight plastic or heavy gauge galvanized metal.

 

708.5Each container shall be watertight, equipped with handles and a tight-fitting cover attached to the container, and free of holes or cracks larger than one-half (1/2 in.) inch.

 

708.6Each container shall be constructed for easy removal of the contents.

 

708.7Containers used in areas of the District with twice weekly collections shall have a capacity of not less than twenty (20) gallons and not more than thirty-two (32) gallons, and shall not exceed sixty pounds (60 lbs.) in weight when filled.

 

708.8Containers used in areas of the District with once weekly collections shall have a capacity of ninety-six (96) gallons, and shall not exceed two-hundred and fifty pounds (250 lbs.) in weight when filled.

 

708.9When stored in the open, all containers shall be kept securely closed except when being filled.

 

708.10Plastic bags intended for use as container liners are prohibited for use alone for storing solid waste refuse, except that plastic bags of at least nine (9) mil. thickness with a capacity of no more than thirty-two (32) gallons and securely tied may be used as containers for yard rubbish, provided that bags used for this purpose are marked as yard rubbish and set out for collection on the day(s) designated for yard rubbish collection.

 

708.11Containers permitted for use at authorized collection points shall meet the following criteria:

 

(a)Supercans owned and issued by, and registered to, the District pursuant to the specifications in Subsection 708.8;

 

(b)Mini-supercans owned and issued by, and registered to, the District pursuant to the specifications in Subsection 708.7; or

 

(c)Heavy duty plastic or metal containers, pursuant to the specifications in Subsections 708.4 to 708.7.

 

 

authority

The Rodent Control Act of 2000, effective October 19, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-172; 47 DCR 6308 (August 11, 2000)).

source

Final Rulemaking (DES Order No. 90-94-01 (Rev.)) published at 18 DCR 869 (June 26, 1972), Supp. No.1: as amended by § 4 of the Litter Control Expansion Amendment Act of 1987, effective October 9, 1987 (D.C. Law 7-38; 38 DCR 5326 (August 14, 1987)); as amended by the Rodent Control Act of 2000, effective October 19, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-172; 47 DCR 6308 (August 11, 2000)).